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Smith, Murray among 12 rookies to sign shoe endorsement deals

Smith, Murray among 12 rookies to sign shoe endorsement deals

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. and Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray on Thursday were among 12 rookies to sign endorsement contracts with Adidas, the apparel company announced.

The crop of players is the largest draft class ever for Adidas and features 11 first-round picks and six lottery selections. The players have each worn the Three Stripes for the majority of the season and will continue to do so as endorsed athletes.

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They join a talented roster of players signed to Adidias, including James Harden, Candace Parker, Damian Lillard, Chiney Ogwumike, Anthony Edwards and Donovan Mitchell among others.

Here are the 12 rookies that signed with Adidas this season.

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Pick: 3rd

Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Pick: 4th

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Pick: 6th

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Pick: 10th

Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Pick: 11th

Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Pick: 12th

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Pick: 18th

Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Pick: 22nd

Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Pick: 24th

Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Pick: 25th

Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Pick: 27th

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Pick: 49th

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